English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i'm not giving this man a dime" Mean?
Learn what "i'm not giving this man a dime" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Firm
Refuse
I'm not giving this man a dime.
It means the speaker will not give him any money at all.
From In Her Shadow, Episode 3
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone refuses to give a man any money.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument or strong refusal about money. It sounds blunt and hostile, so it is not appropriate in polite or formal situations.
Better ways to say it
1
I'm not giving him a dime.
2
I won't give this man a dime.
3
He's not getting a penny from me.
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